Amelia Schwanke

Amelia Schwanke

Senior Editor UK, Home Entertainment

Meet Amelia, TechRadar's Senior Editor for Home Entertainment in the UK. With more than eight years experience running the day-to-day production for well-respected tech and finance publications – her previous titles include Editor-In-Chief of Opto magazine and Senior Journalist at Institutional Investor – today you'll find her on the hunt for the latest and best hardware to enhance your home theater experience. In the ever-evolving world of home entertainment, Amelia is dedicated to keeping our readers up to speed on market trends and innovations. When she's not tinkering with the latest tech, you’ll find her watching movies, taking pictures on her Sony A7 and exploring the great outdoors. 

Articles by: Amelia Schwanke

James Callis holds up a phone to his ear in Slow Horses season 5

Slow Horses season 5 episode 4 delivers a classic British spy showdown, with shoes off

By Amelia Schwanke published

Exclusive Slow Horses season 5 episode 4 sees James Callis’ MI5 boss Claude Whelan have a rare victory.

A person wearing a Tron suit waves around a stick with light cycles trailing behind it

Is Tron 4 happening? Joachim Rønning says ‘it always depends on how many people want to see it’

By Amelia Schwanke published

Exclusive The director and crew of Tron: Ares tease what could be next for the sci-fi franchise.

A close up on Kiera Knightley's character standing on a boat in The Woman In Cabin 10

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (October 10)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published

It's another packed week on the new TV show front, but there's a compelling new movie and documentary that are worth streaming, too.

A person wearing a Tron suit stands in front of a vehicle in a warehouse

Tron: Ares review – Disney reboots its dazzling digital world, but the new story left me longing for the original Grid

By Amelia Schwanke published

Disney puts another token in the Tron franchise machine with its Tron: Legacy follow-up Tron: Ares, a neon-washed blockbuster throwback that signals a new era for the studio’s sci-fi series.

An esports gamer adjusts his armrest while sat a desk

Secretlab is giving its Titan Evo gaming chair a big upgrade – and it's perfect for competitive players and esports pros

By Amelia Schwanke published

Secretlab’s new Titan Evo chair accessory can give millimeter precision over your armrest’s height, angle, and distance.

Parker and Grofield standing as they look at something off-camera in Play Dirty

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (October 3)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published

From Mark Wahlberg's new Prime Video movie to plenty of TV shows, you're spoiled for choice by the world's leading streamers this weekend.

America Ferrera and Matthew McConaughey look out the window of a bus with embers around them in the movie The Lost Bus

9 new Apple TV+ movies and shows to watch in October 2025

By Amelia Schwanke published

Every new Apple TV+ movie and show being released during October 2025 that you need to know about.

A hand holds up a pair of black binoculars with a cypress tree in the background

I tried the world’s first AR smart binoculars – and they’re a game-changer for adventure tech lovers

By Amelia Schwanke published

I got an early sneak peek of Unistellar’s new Envision smart binoculars and they’re a game-changer for anyone who loves adventure tech.

The Departed

Leaving Netflix in October 2025 – here’s my top pick with 91% on Rotten Tomatoes from 41 departing movies

By Amelia Schwanke published

Of all the 41 movies leaving Netflix in October, I wouldn’t miss streaming this crime thriller hit.

Jackson Lamb taking a phone call as he eats a meal in Slow Horses season 5

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more this weekend (September 26)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke published

It's a big week for TV show releases, but there are a couple of new movies worth watching, too.

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Hulu price and plans: best deals, bundles and cost compared to Netflix, Disney+ and more

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

Updated Hop over to Hulu to find the best plans and prices for your viewing needs! Our complete guide includes bundle deals and comparisons to other streaming platforms.

Disney Plus

Disney+ hikes prices, despite already facing a cancellation storm

By Amelia Schwanke published

Disney plans to raise streaming subscription prices in the US – and it might not stop there with reports that the UK is set to see an increase, too.

Director and producer Joseph Kosinski on the set of Apple Original Film F1.

F1’s filmmaking secrets revealed – here's how Sony’s custom camera shot those hyper-realistic in-car scenes

By Amelia Schwanke published

Sony’s head of cinema cameras reveals how his team marries art with technology when working on movies like Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar and F1.

Superman being helped up by a pedestrian in 2025's Superman movie

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (September 19)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published

From Superman to Gen V's sophomore season, here's what you need to watch this weekend.

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The best 85-inch TVs: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buying

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated The best 85-inch TVs give a new meaning to the word ‘large’. But if you can fit one in your home, which are the best options?

Seth Rogen holds the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award for The Studio onstage during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles on September 14, 2025

Netflix and HBO Max were the big 2025 Emmys winners, but Apple TV+ was the real victor for me

By Amelia Schwanke published

Netflix and HBO Max may be 2025’s biggest Emmys winners, but Apple TV+ had the standout show.

Mabel, Oliver, and Charles-Haden hiding in a storage room in Only Murders in the Building season 5

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (September 12)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published

From Only Murders in the Building's return to this year's Emmy Awards, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

HBO Max

HBO Max users warned of price hikes and password crackdowns as Warner Bros' CEO eyes ‘real opportunity’ to charge more

By Amelia Schwanke published

Streaming isn’t done raising prices yet – WBD CEO says HBO Max costs are going up because content is "underpriced"

Paramount Plus

Paramount+ cost: subscription plans, current deals and prices compared to Netflix, Prime Video and more

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

Updated Everything you need to know about how much Paramount+ costs, including the price of each plan and how it holds up against competitors.

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Does Paramount+ have a free trial?

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

Updated Paramount+ has brought back its best introductory offer that gets you a seven day free trial.

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Walmart+ is about to give members a great free update that lets them get Paramount+ or Peacock for free

By Amelia Schwanke published

There’s a new way to get a Peacock free trial thanks to Walmart’s expanding streaming partnerships.

Wednesday Addams standing in a courtyard surrounded by a forest in Wednesday season 2 part 2

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (September 5)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published

There are lots of great new movies and shows to watch this weekend, including Wednesday season 2 part 2.

Richa Moorjani as Zoya in the Alien Earth series

FX’s new Alien TV show is about to give fans of the sci-fi series what they always wanted

By Amelia Schwanke published

Exclusive Alien: Earth actor Richa Moorjani tells TechRadar why episode 5 of the FX sci-fi series is a homage to the franchise’s original movie.

Denzel Washington in a still from Highest 2 Lowest as he leans against a wall wearing headphones and holding a phone against a city skyline

6 new Apple TV+ movies and shows you should stream in September 2025

By Amelia Schwanke published

Every new Apple TV+ movie and show being released during September 2025 that you need to know about.

Ghost, Yelena, Red Guardian, and John Walker looking shocked at something happening off-camera in Marvel's Thunderbolts movie

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more this weekend (August 29)

By Amelia Schwanke, Jasmine Valentine published

From Thunderbolts* to the return of My Life with the Walter Boys, here's what's worth streaming this weekend.

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